Prior to the Introduction of Iodized Table Salt, It Was

question 63

Multiple Choice

Prior to the introduction of iodized table salt, it was more common to see people with goiters.If using iodized salt causes a person's goiter to disappear, what can you say about that person's condition?

• A) Prior to receiving iodized salt, this person's TSH levels were high.
• B) Upon the disappearance of the goiter, this person's TSH levels were high.
• C) Prior to receiving iodized salt, this person's T₄ levels were high.
• D) Upon disappearance of the goiter, this person's T₃ levels were low.
• E) Prior to receiving iodized salt, this person's T₄ levels were high but T₃ levels were low.

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